Chapter 423: Terrifying Thunder Fire Mystic Lotus!

Flower and Fruit Mountain.

‘Boom boom boom—’

At this moment, three Foundation Establishment cultivators were relentlessly attacking the formation of the Flower and Fruit Mountain, causing the formation’s light to flicker repeatedly, with loud, violent sounds.

‘Damn it!’

Lu Qingxian’s expression was grim as he fully managed the Flower and Fruit Mountain formation, watching the three Foundation Establishment cultivators bombarding the formation.

Judging by their use of barrier-breaking talismans and other Artifacts, he realized that these three had been plotting for a long time, not just ordinary opportunistic cultivators but targeting his family’s force.

Since ordinary robbers would never spend so much on barrier-breaking talismans and Artifacts.

‘The Hongye Valley Marketplace is holding an auction right now, so this attack was clearly planned.’

‘Even if I send a message home for help, my father and aunt may not be able to arrive quickly.’

‘And if I’m under attack here, White Tiger Mountain might also be under attack. Only Qingsong is stationed there; it might be even more dangerous.’

Lu Qingxian pondered continuously, realizing he couldn’t just sit and wait; he must take the initiative.

‘One in mid Foundation Establishment, two in early Foundation Establishment.’

‘If I use my talismans and the Thunder Fire Mystic Lotus, can I repel all three?’

Lu Qingxian kept calculating in his mind.

Although he was only at the second layer of Foundation Establishment.

However, with his flawless Dao Foundation and pseudo-divine ability—Thunder Fire Mystic Lotus, he was confident he could fight against a mid Foundation Establishment cultivator and even kill them.

But against three Foundation Establishment cultivators, he wasn’t so sure.

Though even if he failed, he could use the ‘Avatar Talisman’ his father gave him to escape.

But if he fled, the Second-Tier formation of Flower and Fruit Mountain wouldn’t last long without a Foundation Establishment cultivator managing it.

‘Boom boom boom—’

The formation at Flower and Fruit Mountain rumbled continuously from the bombardment.

Each time a ‘barrier-breaking talisman’ was used, the formation shook violently, its light dimming, causing the mist to roil.

These three Foundation Establishment cultivators were well-prepared. The mid Foundation Establishment masked elder among them, who was thin, even knew formation techniques, constantly aiming at the formation’s weak points.

‘No, I can’t let this drag on!’

‘If help from home doesn’t arrive soon and this drags on, it will only become more dangerous.’

Lu Qingxian’s entire energy was linked to the formation, his qi-blood and Qi surging.

He understood that if no help came and the formation was broken, it would leave him weakened and hard to make a final stand.

‘Sister Ya, Qingyu, you both manage the formation defensively; I’ll go out and face them!’

Lu Qingxian’s expression was serious. He watched as lightning and fire appeared in his pupils. He spoke in a deep voice, getting ready to charge out of the formation.

With the Second-Tier talisman and the Thunder Fire Mystic Lotus, even if he couldn’t defeat the three, he could still make them pay a heavy price.

At that point, even if they didn’t retreat, they wouldn’t have the strength to break the formation.

‘Qingxuan, once Father and Aunt arrive, this crisis will be over. If you go out now, it’s risky.’

Lu Xiaoya quickly responded when she heard that.

‘Sister Ya, these three clearly came prepared. With the family holding the auction at Hongye Valley Marketplace, they might be delayed and unable to come immediately.’

‘Furthermore, White Tiger Mountain might be under attack as well. If we keep dragging this out, it will only get more dangerous.’

Lu Qingxian immediately shook his head, explaining his reasoning.

‘This…’

Lu Xiaoya hesitated after hearing this. She bit her lip, knowing that Lu Qingxian’s analysis was correct, but still said, ‘Qingxuan, there are three of them out there; if you…’

Before Lu Xiaoya could finish, Lu Qingxian confidently interrupted, ‘Don’t worry, if I do my best, I’m confident I can take down one or two!’

‘And with the Substitute Life Charm Father gave me, I won’t be in serious danger.’

Even though he wasn’t really that confident.

But in this situation, he had to show strong confidence.

‘Brother Qingxuan, I’ll join you and assist.’

Lu Qingyu bit his lip slightly after hearing this and spoke up.

He was only at the eighth layer of Qi Refining.

But he had three Second-Tier talismans.

And Flower and Fruit Mountain had a Second-Tier puppet.

‘No, you stay here to guard, in case there’s a hidden enemy from another faction.’

Lu Qingxian shook his head and refused.

Apart from these siblings of his at Flower and Fruit Mountain, there were also guest cultivators and spirit plant workers.

Among them, they couldn’t be entirely sure that none had internal malice as agents of other forces.

So, a certain level of vigilance was necessary.

Also, in his view, his eighth-layer Qi Refining brother facing Foundation Establishment cultivators, even for support, would be extremely dangerous.

After speaking, Lu Qingxian handed the formation disc to Lu Xiaoya. The Lightning Fire Staff, his Life-bound Spirit Tool, appeared in his hand.

‘Whoosh!’

He gripped the purple-red Lightning Fire Staff, and his robe fluttered as he charged out of the Flower and Fruit Mountain formation.

‘Hmm?’

‘There’s a path to heaven that you didn’t take, and now, you’re choosing hell!’

‘Since you’ve decided to throw your life away, we’ll help you achieve that!’

The three saw Lu Qingxian rushing out of the formation and their eyes filled with suspicion, surprise, and joy.

They hadn’t expected Lu Qingxian to dare to come out on his own.

If he hadn’t come out, it would’ve taken them more time and effort to break the formation.

But seeing a mere Foundation Establishment junior daring to face them gave rise to their anger.

They believed Lu Qingxian was completely underestimating them.

‘Nine Thunder Fire Techniques—Thunder Fire Jiao Dragon!’

Lu Qingxian didn’t reply. His expression hardened, and his purple-red staff crackled with lightning arcs. The surging Qi caused the gem at the top of the staff to emit searing flames.

‘Roar!’

Accompanied by the spread of the thunder fire, a ferocious Thunder Fire Jiao Dragon formed at the staff’s top, roaring toward the three.

‘Hmph, do you think everyone at Bihu Mountain is like Lu Ping’an?’

‘Back then, if Lu Qingsong hadn’t wielded the Talisman Treasure and had a Second-Tier spirit beast, how could Lu Ping’an have been so arrogant!’

The three immediately shifted their attacks toward Lu Qingxian, bringing an imposing and fierce killing intent.

‘Boom boom boom—’

The two sides’ Qi clashed, and Lu Qingxian’s Thunder Fire Jiao Dragon was instantly suppressed by the combined attack of the three.

‘Buzz—’

At this moment, the Flower and Fruit Mountain formation surged with light.

The formation produced a greenish light, with pale purple hues slithering like little snakes, forming a light ring that pressed toward the three.

‘Heavenly Lightning, Earthly Fire!’

Lu Qingxian shouted, pouring his Qi into his Thunder Fire Staff, which erupted with intense flames and shot out arcs of lightning toward the three.

‘This kid is merely in the early stage of Foundation Establishment, how is he this strong!’

‘His technique can’t be ordinary; it must be something high-level!’

‘Where did Lu Changsheng get this kind of technique inheritance! Isn’t he only supposed to have a Talisman Making Inheritance!?’

After a brief exchange, the three were stunned by Lu Qingxian’s strength.

They knew that all three of them were from the Jin Family of Jinlong Ridge, practitioners of advanced techniques.

Their strength far surpassed that of minor clans or ordinary rogue Foundation Establishment cultivators.

But now, facing Lu Qingxian alone, they couldn’t suppress him instantly.

The masked elder even felt uncertain if he could kill Lu Qingxian in a one-on-one fight.

‘Bihu Mountain still hides many secrets. This kid must not be left alive!’

‘Killing him alone, even if Monkey Mountain can’t be breached, will still deliver a painful blow to Bihu Mountain!’

The three exchanged glances and grew serious. They decided not to hold back, each unleashing their killing moves.

‘Buzz buzz buzz—’

A golden alms bowl Artifact erupted with dazzling golden light, enveloping Lu Qingxian and causing his body to suddenly feel heavy.

At the same time, a sharp golden light flashed.

A dragon claw formed within the golden light and lunged at Lu Qingxian.

‘Not good!’

Lu Qingxian immediately sensed danger from this golden dragon claw. His Lightning Fire Staff trembled.

‘Buzz buzz buzz—’

Lightning surged to form a lightning wall in front of the dragon claw.

‘Crack!’

But in an instant, cracks appeared on the lightning wall.

‘This Artifact is specialized in breaking protective barriers!’

Lu Qingxian immediately realized the extraordinary nature of this dragon claw Artifact and quickly took out a Second-Tier top-quality talisman—Golden Light Indestructible Talisman!

Instantly, an oval-shaped, impervious golden light appeared, protecting him. It shone with a seemingly eternal glow.

‘Clang!’

The golden dragon claw slammed into the golden light, producing a piercing sound of metal clashing.

‘A Second-Tier top-quality talisman, Lu Changsheng is indeed wealthy!’

The three recognized the golden light barrier around Lu Qingxian as a Second-Tier top-quality talisman.

Otherwise, their Top-Tier Artifact specialized in breaking protective barriers wouldn’t be blocked.

‘Kill!’

The three didn’t hesitate, forming hand seals and continuing to assault Lu Qingxian with overwhelming ferocity.

‘Qingxuan!’

Inside Flower and Fruit Mountain, Lu Xiaoya and the others saw Lu Qingxian at a disadvantage and worriedly called out, urging him to return to the formation.

‘No, even the Golden Light Indestructible Talisman can only hold out for a few strikes.’

‘In that case, I’ll go all out!’

Lu Qingxian gritted his teeth and crushed a Second-Tier top-quality talisman hidden in his sleeve.

Then he tossed the Lightning Fire Staff into the air, forming hand seals. The staff spun wildly, emitting surging lightning and flames.

‘Thunder Fire Seals Heaven!’

Endless lightning and flames engulfed the area like a sweeping storm, so violent it obscured Lu Qingxian completely.

Second-Tier top-quality talisman—Thunderfire Wuwang Talisman!

Seizing the opportunity, Lu Qingxian activated the attack talisman, unleashing a torrent of lightning and fire toward the weakest Foundation Establishment cultivator among the three.

He knew he had to take them down one by one.

As long as he killed one, it would relieve the pressure.

‘No, this guy has another Second-Tier top-quality talisman!’

‘Just how many talismans did Lu Changsheng give them!’

‘Be careful, don’t let your guard down!’

Seeing the sudden onslaught of lightning and fire, the three were astonished and quickly switched to defense, summoning their Artifacts to create a towering protective light.

‘Boom boom boom—’

Endless lightning and flames bombarded the protective light around the three, filling the sky with blinding flashes.

Lu Qingxian looked at the scene with a fierce gaze. Then, he spread his hands wide, and his dantian and Qi Sea erupted with power.

‘Boom!’

A thunderous roar echoed in the air.

In his left hand, violent purple lightning arcs surged.

In his right hand, scorching red flames blazed fiercely.

‘Thunder Fire… Mystic Lotus!’

Lu Qingxian poured all his Qi into merging the lightning and fire in his hands, preparing to unleash his never-before-used divine ability.

‘Buzz buzz buzz—’

As soon as lightning and fire touched, a terrifying energy burst forth, warping the very air.

Lu Qingxian’s Qi gushed out wildly. His face was contorted with veins bulging, pushing the divine ability to its limit.

At this point, it was either them dying or him.

After all, he had the ‘Avatar Talisman.’ In a life-and-death crisis, he could still escape with his life.

So, what was there to fear!

‘Today, shall be the day I make my name known!’

Lu Qingxian’s heart surged with a heroic spirit as he continuously formed hand seals, forcing the two fierce energies to merge.

It was his first time pushing this divine ability to its extreme. The energy leaking from the Thunder Fire Mystic Lotus caused his hands to split open, blood flowing.

Lu Qingxian endured the pain as he condensed the two energies into a dark Hong Lian with lightning arcs.

‘Huh? What technique is this?’

‘This kid is desperate, retreat!’

Just as the three dispelled the Thunderfire Wuwang Talisman and readied to attack Lu Qingxian again, the mid Foundation Establishment leader noticed the dark red flames in Lu Qingxian’s hand and immediately sensed great danger, freezing him in terror.

He realized Lu Qingxian was using some kind of desperate secret technique and wanted to avoid the brunt of it.

‘Swish swish swish—’

The other two noticed something was wrong and instantly turned into streaks of light, trying to flee the danger.

‘Now you want to escape… it’s too late!’

Lu Qingxian’s determined and handsome face was pale under the glow of the dark red fire lotus. He sneered at the three and hurled the dark Hong Lian at them with all his might.

‘Whoosh—’

The dark Hong Lian, fused with lightning and fire, streaked silently through the air, generating no wind, but filled the three with a sense of dread and horror as they felt the presence of death locking onto them.

The lotus reached the three and suddenly swelled with an intense ferocity, then expanded violently.

‘Boom!!!’

A world-shaking explosion resounded as the dark red palm-sized lotus expanded madly, releasing a torrent of destructive thunder and fire that roared towards the three fleeing cultivators.

‘Whoosh whoosh whoosh—’

The dark red lightning and fire storm engulfed the sky, rapidly raising the temperature in the vicinity.

Within Flower and Fruit Mountain, Lu Xiaoya, Lu Qingyu, and others watched the terrifying fiery waves in the sky with shock and disbelief.

It was too terrifying!

This power was simply too horrifying.

It was entirely beyond the capabilities of an early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.

The Second-Tier formation of Flower and Fruit Mountain flickered wildly, filled with mist under the tremors of this Qi.

‘Ah—’

‘Damn it, what kind of technique is this!’

Among the three attackers, the two early Foundation Establishment cultivators were annihilated in the thunder fire explosion, their talismans and protective barriers shattered, their robes and bodies reduced to ashes.

Only the fastest escapee, the mid Foundation Establishment elder, barely held on with several Second-Tier talismans, robes, and protective Artifacts.

But he too was left charred and bleeding, his flesh smoldering, barely hiding his bones.

With deathly pale expressions, he looked at Lu Qingxian, who was equally exhausted, filled with overwhelming shock and fear.

He couldn’t understand how a Foundation Establishment junior, one who had broken through less than ten years ago, could possess such power!

This wasn’t the strength of an early Foundation Establishment cultivator.

This was something even a late Foundation Establishment or peak Foundation Establishment cultivator might have!

‘Go, we must leave!’

Although he could see Lu Qingxian’s weakened state, his only thought now was to escape.

Because he was barely clinging to life and had to hurry back to heal and survive.

‘What kind of technique is this…’

Right now, Lu Xiaoya, Lu Qingyu, and the others were still in shock, muttering to themselves.

They were all familiar with Lu Qingxian.

But they had never seen him use such a technique before.

‘Brother Qingxuan!’

At this moment, Lu Qingyu saw Lu Qingxian falling from the sky and immediately shouted.

He rushed out of the formation, catching the disheveled, white-faced, bleeding Lu Qingxian, whose hands were nearly skinned to the bone, and brought him back inside the Flower and Fruit Mountain formation.

As for the three Foundation Establishment cultivators, with the thunder fire storm covering the sky like a mushroom cloud, it was hard to see what had happened clearly. Lu Qingyu didn’t know for sure.

However, judging from the power of that thunder fire, he guessed they were likely dead.